Motherhood Uprising

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast I'm breaking down all the different types of midwife credentials so you can easily understand who you're hiring. All midwives are NOT created equal, and have different training, philosophies on birth, and work in different locations. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of all the types of midwives, giving you the c...

Happy almost Thanksgiving! This week I'm re-sharing an important episode that Emily & I recorded last year around this time, talking all about inductions around the holidays. In this episode we discuss the reasons why inductions rise around the holidays and what to do if you're facing an induction you don't want. Here are the links I discussed in this episode: Holiday Inductions Fr...

Another Pint-sized Pod is here (tiny podcasts for busy moms)! In this episode I discuss: why location matters why finding a new provider is crucial partners who've been traumatized by birth deciding not to have more children because of birth trauma how to prepare for next time and more FIND ME @birthuprising on Instagram www.birthuprising.com on the web

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast I talk with my friend Sarah Smith - a mother of 3 farming in the feminine in Central North Carolina. After the birth of her 3rd son she developed pelvic organ prolapse and was told surgery was her only option for feeling normal again. Refusing to accept this lie, Sarah worked for eight years as a strength coach and movement & breathing specialist t...

Welcome to the first episode of Pint-sized Pods! Mini episodes of the Birth Uprising Podcast that you can get through in 10-20 minutes. In this episode I cover: my experience with a hospital birth class what you're unlikely to be taught if you take a class at the hospital why getting an outside perspective of the hospital is important and more FIND ME Instagram @birthuprising www.birthuprising.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I talk with her doula client Raechal, a first-time mom who had planned a homebirth, but ended up with a c-section. Raechal is a single mother and entrepreneur who lost her partner at the very beginning of her pregnancy. She made sure to educate herself in ALL of her options for birth, and so when her midwife suggested moving to the hospita...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I interview Dr. Morgan MacDermott, a naturopathic doctor and the author of the Mastitis Manual. Having experienced mastitis more times than she can count, Dr. Morgan sets out to make postpartum an easier time for mothers through all of her offerings and content. In this episode we discuss: mastitis - what it is, the types, and how to treat...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, I interview Gal Shyli Rosenberger - a mom of 4 who has experienced the unmedicated birth of twins in the hospital, a birth center birth during the insanity of 2020, followed by a home birth. Gal is a certified Hypnobirthing Educator, Postpartum Doula, and owner of Embrace Birth & Beyond. She also runs a Facebook group called Peanut Moms of Westche...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I talk with Dr. Leah Gordon - a naturopathic physician who focuses her practice on helping women break up with birth control, and supports them during preconception and conception. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Leah's own personal journey with infertility How IVF protocols can be shifted to your individual needs The #1 reason why Dr....

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily & I talk all about uterine transplants. This topic has been floating around the internet lately, so we had to dive in. In this episode we discuss: the history of uterine transplants the criteria used to determine who is eligible who the donors are the intricacy of the surgery & its success rate the challenges with doing this procedure on...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, I talk with entrepreneur, homesteader, wife & mother Amber Sears about all the ways birth changes our lives. We delve into its effects on relationships, sleep, sense-of-self, priorities and more. In this episode we discuss: - homebirth during 2020 - how challenging postpartum can be - navigating relationships after birth - adjusting to your new ro...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast I talk with Marissa Bergman, a mother, nurse and childbirth educator who wants to bring light to a huge issue facing pregnant women today - that of lack of access to care in areas known as "maternity care deserts". In this episode we discuss: - what a "maternity care desert" is and how prevalent they are - the cost of hospital birth...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast Dr. Sarah & Emily interview Alicia Macleod, a homeschooling mom of 3 who recently gave birth to a breech baby unassisted. She had planned a homebirth with midwives, but a precipitous labor, combined with baby turning breech last minute, left Alicia & her husband in a surprise scenario. In this episode we discuss: - the differences between hospi...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Dr. Sarah interviews special guest Courtney Valdez, a mom of 2, wife, homemaker and an independent business owner. For her first birth she chose a birth center that sold itself as a "spa-like environment", but, when it came time to welcome her daughter, was anything but. Her experience led her to birth her second at home, and her experiences...

In this episode Dr. Sarah talks with special guest Gaby Cavins - a military veteran whose traumatic, near-death military hospital birth experience led her to help others avoid that fate. Gaby is the Executive Director of the Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition where she helps women in the military to have better experiences during pregnancy, birth, postpartum & breastfee...

In this episode, Dr. Sarah & Emily discuss the most important things to think about when preparing for postpartum. Most women go into their births knowing what they want, but don't realize the changes that they need to prepare for after the baby has arrived. They cover: - how your birth experience can affect your postpartum experience - why nutrition is key - the benefits of a postpartum d...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Emily and I talk with Kemi "Birthjoy" Johnson. Kemi is a mother & badass birth keeper from the UK who gave up her midwifery license in order to practice more ethically, without the nonsensical rules & regulations that harm women. Like us, Kemi is tired of seeing women abused in maternity care every day, and doesn't hold back about how she feels about...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Dr. Sarah is joined by Amanda Pahls, a mother of 5 girls (and one boy in heaven). Amanda discusses her first birth in the hospital, and how she was scared and didn't feel in control. She then talks about her homebirths, including the mystery (solved by a chiropractor) of why her labors were basically pain-free. Amanda also discusses the loss of her so...

In Episode 9, Emily and Dr. Sarah discuss "natural" birth - what is it, what is it NOT, and whether or not it can be achieved in a hospital setting. They also discuss males in obstetrics, giving opioids to pregnant and postpartum women, and how this can lead some women to addiction. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emi...

In episode 8 of the Birth Uprising Podcast, our special guest, Calista (Callie), talks about her fertility journey, and how years of hardship finally led her to accept IVF. As someone who lives a very holistic and natural lifestyle, this was a hard road for Callie to walk, and once she was pregnant she decided to forge her own unconventional path by having a homebirth after an IVF conception. Cali...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Dr. Sarah & Emily discuss the backlash some women receive when deciding to birth at home (or simply birth unmedicated), and the top two reasons why women shame other women about birth. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck  the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Emily - www.emilystanwyck.com

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast Dr. Sarah talks with long-time doula, best-selling author, and childbirth educator Sallyann Beresford. With over 20 years of experience caring for women and families, Sallyann runs us through her top tips on achieving the birth of your dreams as we break down the main points of her second book, The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principle...

In Episode 5 of the Birth Uprising Podcast, Dr. Sarah shares her 3 very different birth stories. After her first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage, she lost trust in her body, and ended up with an unnecessary c-section for her first son. For her second she knew she had to take back her power and decided to freebirth, which transformed her life and prompted the creation of Birth Uprising. Her...

In this episode Dr. Sarah & Emily discuss a recent birth Emily attended that was perfect... until it wasn't. They dive into what homebirth transfer mamas often face as they enter the hospital system, the often fractured relationship between homebirth workers and hospital staff, and how that can lead to medical neglect. To check out the Holistic Health Bundle and join Dr. Sarah in detoxifying her h...

In this episode of the Birth Uprising Podcast, co-host Emily shares her two birth stories - both homebirths, but very different. With her midwives deciding to call 911 for assistance after her first, and a lot of pain, she knew she had to do things differently the second time around. FIND US Instagram Dr. Sarah - @birthuprising Emily - @emilystanwyck On the web Dr. Sarah - www.birthuprising.com Em...